Close Up: PURIST - Plain Weaves

April 29, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Old 2x2 plain weave in very dark indigo makes the white weft sing.

The clean weave contrasts with the aged destruction.

Classic plain weave seen on a dark denim oversized shirt. Return to button down collar - a key Purist look.

Close Up: PURIST - Japanese Influences

April 28, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Original Japanese denim from Naked & Famous Denim in a chunky twill with just a dry "wash" to break the starch making it initially more comfortable whilst retaining the raw and Purist look.

Wrapped judo dress with massive patch pockets in dark saturated indigo displays a Japanese character.

Close Up: Purist - Japanese Denim

April 25, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Niche Japanese denim brand Kioto uses raw rigid denim for you to personally wear in. Do not wash for as long as possible - even up to a year. The denim will wear in naturally with the starch dissipating over time and the indigo wearing off in the shape of your body. Making the jeans perfectly yours.

CLOSE UP: Purist - Levi Shirt

April 21, 2016 Jill Lawrence

1x1 plain weave raw rigid Levi orange tab denim shirt from well over three decades ago. The shape is neat and fitted; the collar is long and sharp with orange overstitching in line with the "tab".

CLOSE UP: Purist - MiH Jeans Jacket

April 11, 2016 Jill Lawrence

With authentic detailing neat shaping and copper logo buttons this MiH jacket has everything including the best denim in a dark wash which can be further washed and worn down in time.

CLOSE UP: Purist - Raw Denim

April 4, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Short cropped neat flares in raw rigid stretch denim from J Brand Jeans. Worn with a raw rigid original shirt from MiH Jeans.

VINTAGE : Purist

March 31, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Raw rigid denims, ready to be personally worn in. Vintage detailing is a must to re-create the pure vintage look.

©LightningArchives "Vintage Denim" 10/09/2014

1950's Military Civillian Garment

1930's Levi's 501XX

WEAR IT: Purist

March 28, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Wear raw rigid selvedge denims with visible selvedge on turned cuffs and wrists. Skinny shapes worn extra long to wrinkle around lower legs. Finish off patch pockets with contrast top stitching to create a slick crisp effect. Shapes and styles are unisex with chic masculine overtones in accessories.

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